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For the class action to transform into the creature, see Slayer (Class Action).
Slayer
Baldurs-Gate-3-Slayer-Form.webp
Stats
Level ?

STR

20
(+5)

DEX

14
(+2)

CON

17
(+3)

INT

10

WIS

10

CHA

8
(-1)
Bg3 content hr.png
Creature Race Icon.png  Race Any
Creature Type Icon.png  Type Monstrosity
HP Icon.png  HP 98; 153
Creature AC Icon.png  AC 16
Creature Speed Icon.png  Movement Speed Large
Creature Size Icon.png  Size Medium
Initiative Icon.png  Initiative +2
Character information
Location Any, Temple of Bhaal
Allies Bhaal
Model
Slayer model.png

Slayer is a unique form that especially dedicated Bhaalspawn may assume in Baldur's Gate 3.

My Chosen. My Slayer. Violence incarnate. You will become a testament in blood.
Bhaal awarding a dedicated Bhaalspawn for their unwavering favor.


Violence incarnate

The Slayer form is a powerful ability granted to the most dedicated follower of Bhaal. It usually appears as a form Orin the Red takes during her boss battle, and functions very similarly to Wild Shape or being Polymorphed. The user of the form takes on all the statistics of the Slayer, and all of their actions are replaced by the Slayer's own. With a powerful multiattack, a distance-closing leap, a devastating single attack, as well as an action that can inflict bleeding, the Slayer is an especially powerful form allowing the user to tear through their enemies with ease.

Background HauntedOne Icon.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.

It is possible for The Dark Urge to obtain the ability during Act 2 by either killing Isobel, their lover, or the companion with the highest approval toward them. Alternatively, they can obtain this form during Act 3 by defeating Orin and accepting to become Bhaal's Chosen. If they had already acquired the Slayer form before Act 3, The Dark Urge will be given the option to transform into during their dialogue with Orin before their duel, in which case she will fight against them in her standard humanoid form. Conversely, access to the Slayer form will be permanently lost if The Dark Urge refuses to become Bhaal's Chosen.

Abilities

Slay.webp
Slay Slay ()

Rake your malevolent claws across the body of your target.

If the target is Bleeding Bleeding, they are afflicted with Contagion Poisoned Contagion Poisoned at Stage 1.

If the target is Prone Prone, the attack will be a Critical Hit.

If the target is Bleeding and Prone, the attack will be a Critical Hit and the target will possibly become Stricken With Flesh Rot Stricken With Flesh Rot.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Multiattack Slayer.webp
Multiattack Multiattack ()
D4 Slashing.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesSlashing
+
D4 Slashing.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesSlashing
+
D4 Slashing.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesSlashing
+
D4 Slashing.png 1d4 (1~4) Damage TypesSlashing

Lash out with your claws, rending foes to screeching slivers.

If the target is Bleeding Bleeding, you deal an additional Strength or Dexterity modifier damage per hit.

If the target is Dazed Dazed, the attack will be a Critical Hit.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
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Sumptuous Blood Bath Sumptuous Blood Bath ()
D10 Slashing.png 2d10 (2~20) Damage TypesSlashing
+
D6 Healing.png 2d6 (2~12) hit points
Slash open a foe's vital arteries. They start Bleeding Bleeding, and the ensuing gush continuously heals your wounds.
CON Save
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
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Let the Slaughter Begin Let the Slaughter Begin ()

Brand nearby creatures with a sinister mark so that their deaths make you harder to kill.

Marked targets are Dazed Dazed, and when they die, you gain +1 bonus to Armour Class Armour Class.

CON Save
 Range: 12 m / 40 ft
Relentless Lunge.webp
Relentless Lunge Relentless Lunge ()
Leap sinuously and smash into your foes, possibly knocking them Prone Prone.
STR Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
AoE: 5 m / 16 ft (Radius)
Dismiss Slayer.webp
Dismiss: Slayer Dismiss: Slayer
Dismiss your Slayer form and change back to your original form.
 Range: Self

Known users of the Slayer form

Concentration Icons.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

A few characters within the history of Baldur's Gate have gained the ability to use the form of the Slayer.

Gallery

Notes

  • The Slayer Form is a returning ability present in Baldur's Gate 2. It first appeared in Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn as an ability granted midway through the game.
  • The Slayer is only one of three avatars of Bhaal: a shapeshifting one called Kazgoroth, a human-sized one named the Slayer, and a giant named the Ravager. While only the Slayer appears within Baldur's Gate 3, the Ravager appears in Baldur's Gate 2: Throne of Bhaal as the protagonist's "taint" due to being a Bhaalspawn, while Kazgoroth is a separate creature, described as either a minion or Avatar of Bhaal in some circumstances.
  • Despite functioning like Wild Shape, Slayer form does not inherit the extra attacks from the Druid class's Wild Strike or Improved Wild Strike. Instead, Slayer form will inherit the character's Extra Attack or Improved Extra Attack (as available).
    • Slayer Form also inherits War Domain's War Priest feature.
    • Slayer Form will also not benefit from the additional benefits (Temporary Hit Points, damage reduction, and bonus to Armor Class) granted by the Armor Of Moonbasking.

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